All Obituaries

Earl Arthur Kirkendall, 77 of Canal Fulton formerly of Manchester, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 surrounded by family at Chapel Hill Community. Born on October 28, 1941 in Akron to the late Wesley Franklin and Leona Bertha (Puskus) Kirkendall; Earl was a life resident of the Akron area, served in the US Navy 1960-1964, retired from BWX Technologies after 38 years, and was a member of Manchester Christian Church for 53 years. He enjoyed sailing, reading and jazz music. Earl was a very...

Cathy Gene (Dow) Velloney, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, has entered her heavenly home. “Face to Face with Christ her Savior,” she is now singing with the angels and those loved ones who have gone before as she dances in the presence of her Creator. Cathy was born on January 5, 1943 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Edgar D. Dow, Jr. and Imogene Hodges Dow.  She is survived in life by her husband of 55 years, Richard Andrew Velloney; brother,...

Donna Jubara, 69 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:11am. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. She battled ALS since September 11th of 2017 and finally defeated the disease on April 13th to find the arms of Jesus to greet her and tell her "well done good and faithful servant". She is survived by her son, Dewane Jubara; daughter-in-law, Lori Jubara; grandson, Nick Jubara; granddaughters, Abby and Elle Jubara; mother, Victoria Miske;...

Patty J. Carr (Marich), devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, has entered her heavenly home, with the wings she has gained from the Lord. Patty was born on March 25, 1937 in Ohio, the daughter of the late Jim and Inez Tucker. She is survived in life by her husband of 18 years, Clarence Carr, Sr. and preceded in death by husband Fredric Marich of 40 years. Preceded in death by sisters, Beatrice, Aileen, Blanch, Vivian, and Lillian and daughter Toni Lynn. She is survived by children,...

Paulette F. (Bray) Ogg, 97, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Born March 25, 1922 in Carbondale, OH to the late James and Lyda Mae (Sturgill) Bray, she was a lifelong resident of the Clinton/Canal Fulton area where she was a long time member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene where she was a Sunday School teacher and Canal Fulton Nazarene Church. Paulette enjoyed working at the church socials, sewing, spending time outdoors, gardening and especially loved the time she spent with her...

Diane (Ford) Crosier, 84 of Manchester went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Summa, Akron City Campus.  Diane was born March 22, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to the late William Ralph & Thelma (Starcher) Ford.  Diane worked as an executive secretary at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. where she met the love of her life, Frank E. Crosier, Jr., with whom she was married for 57 years before his death, June 12, 2014.  She loved sports and family and...

James A. "Cork" Schwendiman, 90 of Jackson Twp., passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care. Born February 23, 1929 in Crystal Springs, OH to the late Charles and Violet (White) Schwendiman; Cork was a 1947 graduate of Canal Fulton High School, worked for CR Kurtz Co and Crown Heating and Cooling, a 70 year member of Local #33 Sheet Metal Workers and an avid golfer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry, Fritz, Charles and...

Harold Ray Blachly, 71, of Canton Township passed away March 24th, 2019 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center due to complications from chronic illness. Harold was born on July 31st, 1947 on the family farm on Strausser Road in Lawrence Township to the late Mary and Ray Blachly. A 1965 graduate of Northwest High School he attended Kent State University and subsequently enlisted in the Air Force. He was stationed overseas in Japan for several years during which time his eldest children were...

Phyllis June Campbell was born on October 27, 1931  in Barberton, Ohio to Everett  Earl and Effie Latta Campbell. The family moved to Clinton, Ohio in 1935.. After graduation from Clinton High School, she worked at Babcock & Wilcox for a short time as a secretary.  Most of her adult life, she was employed by the Northwest Local School District, primarily as a secretary at  Clinton School. She married the love of her life, Duane Louis Smith, on June 19, 1953. They met...

Paul J. Dolan, Sr.  79 died peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Paul was very proud of his service in the U.S. Navy in the late 1950's and early 1960's. He is survived by his children, Paul Dolan, Jr.,  Cheryl Jones, Kelly Hasenbuhlar; 5 grandchldren, 9 great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held MONDAY, March 25th from 5pm to 7pm at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. East (Rt 93, Canal Fulton).  In lieu of flowers, donations may be...